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Castaway farang rescued from Thailand’s waters In a TikTok clip that looks like a sequel to the movie Castaway, a group of Thai tourists on a fishing trip found a foreigner floating on a makeshift wooden raft in the middle of the sea off the coast of Koh Kood in Trat province, southern Thailand, yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292441-castaway-farang-rescued-from-thailand’s-waters/

In a TikTok clip that looks like a sequel to the movie Castaway, a group of Thai tourists on a fishing trip found a foreigner floating on a makeshift wooden raft in the middle of the sea off the coast of Koh Kood in Trat province, eastern Thailand, yesterday. The woman who filmed the clip chartered a boat to go out fishing for squid when she and her friends spotted a wooden raft floating in the middle of the sea. As she got closer, she noticed luggage on the raft, and then she spotted a man. The TikToker wrote a message, “Where are you going to float?” Balanced on the raft with his belongings, the floating farang didn’t appear to be in any trouble or danger. In fact, he looked extremely relaxed. The foreign man allegedly made the raft himself from palm trees. The Thai boat operators were concerned for the farang’s safety as they said a storm was coming and if he didn’t make it back to shore, he possibly wouldn’t survive. Then, another boat with marines on board arrives and pulls the raft back to shore, along with the foreigner and his luggage, as seen in the clip… Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/castaway-farang-rescued-from-thailands-waters-video -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Finnish man accused by neighbours of insulting Thai people A Thai woman in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum claims that her Finnish husband was attacked by more than 10 neighbours on April 14. The neighbours admitted to attacking the foreign man but insisted that they did so because he insulted them and the Thai people first. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292440-finnish-man-accused-by-neighbours-of-insulting-thai-people/

A Thai woman in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum claims that her Finnish husband was attacked by more than 10 neighbours on April 14. The neighbours admitted to attacking the foreign man but insisted that they did so because he insulted them and the Thai people first. A 40 year old Thai woman named Aoy took to social media to share the story and seek justice for her and her Finnish husband, Jarae. Aoy said the incident happened during Songkran Festival on Friday, April 14 when she and Jarae went to a local grocery shop to buy alcohol. The shop’s owners were celebrating outside of their store. Jarae, who neither speaks nor understands Thai, did not engage with anyone. However, Oh, the female shop owner, expressed her displeasure with Jarae and stated that she did not like him. Aoy reported that she and her husband were unaware of why the shop owner was unhappy with them. However, she suggested that Jarae’s loud speaking might have been misinterpreted as anger directed towards them. Aoy said Oh abruptly struck her husband with a wooden stick and then requested others at the gathering to join in on the attack. Chaos erupted, and Aoy noticed that one of the attackers had a knife. Despite her efforts to contain the situation, Aoy was unsuccessful. Finally, she managed to contact the nearby hospital’s emergency team to rescue her husband. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/finnish-man-accused-by-neighbours-of-insulting-thai-people -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Wan Lai Celebrations Conclude in Chonburi BANGKOK (NNT) - The two-day Wan Lai festival in Chonburi province, which began on Sunday (16 Apr), concluded on Monday (17 Apr). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292435-wan-lai-celebrations-conclude-in-chonburi/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The two-day Wan Lai festival in Chonburi province, which began on Sunday (16 Apr), concluded on Monday (17 Apr). The atmosphere at Bang Saen Beach was reported to be lively, with many people coming out to enjoy the water and build sand sculptures. Various organizations participated in the activities, including schools, universities, government agencies, private businesses and local residents, many who brought their own sand to contribute to the building of sand pagodas. This year’s Wan Lai Bang Saen festival aimed to promote the beauty and creativity of Songkran, while also featuring a sand sculpture competition. Every year, many locals and tourists observe the building of the sand pagodas and participate in various activities, including traditional Thai games, and visit food and souvenir stalls. However, due to the large number of water trucks at Bang Saen Beach, traffic jams reportedly stretched for more than two kilometers along Sukhumvit Road and down to other nearby routes. To ensure safety and order, officials prohibited water trucks from entering Bang Saen Beach and redirected them to Sukhumvit Road. The authorities also advised people to play respectfully and not to use high-pressure water guns. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230418103703951 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Commerce Ministry Takes Action to Expand Thai Exports to China BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Ministry of Commerce is taking urgent action to provide solutions for private sector challenges related to exports to China, as it seeks to expand Thai product shipments to the world’s second largest economy by at least 1%. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292434-commerce-ministry-takes-action-to-expand-thai-exports-to-china/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Ministry of Commerce is taking urgent action to provide solutions for private sector challenges related to exports to China, as it seeks to expand Thai product shipments to the world’s second largest economy by at least 1%. The ministry recently hosted a meeting with representatives from seven foreign trade offices and other prominent Thai private sector companies in the Chinese city of Kunming in Yunnan Province in late March. The meeting focused on planning market expansion and investment opportunities in China, setting a target for exporting Thai products worth no less than US$34 billion, or generating revenue of over 1.2 trillion baht. The commerce ministry also gave instructions to its commercial attaches to intensify the promotion of Thai goods through modern trade platforms, expand the market, and promote Thai cuisine. The private sector was also encouraged to take advantage of increasing opportunities in Chinese markets, such as trade fairs. In addition, the ministry emphasized its strategy of supporting the private sector to help overcome trade obstacles in mainland China, especially during the upcoming harvest season for fruit products. It also urged the private sector to prepare for potential issues that could arise at border checkpoints. Furthermore, activities will be implemented to penetrate the halal product market in China. This would build on the success of the three limited free trade agreements (mini FTAs) that Thailand established in major Chinese cities such as Guangzhou and Chengdu. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230418102329943 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Kidnapper claims he abducted Chinese man to help Thai nation One of six suspects accused of kidnapping a Chinese man for a ransom of nearly 4 million baht in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday says his motive behind the crime was “to help the nation” since the victim is a wanted Chinese criminal. He said the victim’s ex-girlfriend had nothing to do with the kidnapping. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292382-former-beauty-queen-contestant-and-other-gang-members-arrested-after-chinese-mans-abduction/?do=findComment&comment=18025963

Kidnapper claims he abducted Chinese man to help Thai nation One of six suspects accused of kidnapping a Chinese man for a ransom of nearly 4 million baht in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday says his motive behind the crime was “to help the nation” since the victim is a wanted Chinese criminal. He said the victim’s ex-girlfriend had nothing to do with the kidnapping. At 12.30pm today, police detained 27 year old Natthaphat “Gob” [surname withheld] for interrogation at Lumpini Police Station in Bangkok about his involvement in the kidnap of 33 year old Wang of Chinese nationality. The six suspects are accused of joint kidnap for ransom of a person over 15 years old by threatening to use violence or other methods of coercion to detain and imprison, joint extortion, and jointly restraining or imprisoning others to deprive them of physical liberty and allowing others to commit acts that cause physical or mental harm to the victim. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/kidnapper-claims-he-abducted-chinese-man-to-help-thai-nation -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Daring heist as Thai man steals four necklaces from gold shop A forensic officer collects prints from the counter at the gold shop in Bang Sao Thong district of Samut Prakan. Picture courtesy of Sutthiwit Chayutworakan. Local police reported that a man, posing as a customer, entered a gold shop located in a department store in the Bang Sao Thong district. The man showed interest in multiple necklaces before stealing four of them in a daring heist. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292433-daring-heist-as-thai-man-steals-four-necklaces-from-gold-shop/

A forensic officer collects prints from the counter at the gold shop in Bang Sao Thong district of Samut Prakan. Picture courtesy of Sutthiwit Chayutworakan. Local police reported that a man, posing as a customer, entered a gold shop located in a department store in the Bang Sao Thong district. The man showed interest in multiple necklaces before stealing four of them in a daring heist. The stolen necklaces have an estimated value of around 230,000 baht. Security camera footage revealed a man aged between 20 and 25, dressed in a black-green sports shirt and wearing a black face mask, walking into the gold shop at approximately 1pm on Monday. Assuming the role of a buyer, the man requested to examine three gold necklaces, each weighing 2 baht, and one weighing 50 satangs. The shop attendant obliged, placing the four necklaces on a tray for the supposed customer to take a closer look. The man proceeded to put one necklace around his neck before asking the attendant for a mirror, Bangkok Post reported. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/robber-steals-necklaces-from-gold-store -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Woman in Pattaya Allegedly Shot Dead by Ex-Boyfriend Who Later Dies by Suicide A woman was brutally shot in the head two times reportedly by her ex-boyfriend and passed away. The gunman later took his own life to flee punishment. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292431-woman-in-pattaya-allegedly-shot-dead-by-ex-boyfriend-who-later-dies-by-suicide/

A woman was brutally shot in the head two times reportedly by her ex-boyfriend and passed away. The gunman later took his own life to flee punishment. At 04:30 AM today, April 18th, Pattaya Police received a report of a woman who had been shot near the Mantra Pura Hotel in North Pattaya and rushed to the scene along with Sawang Boriboon rescuers. At the scene, the authorities found a Thai woman, 32-year-old Ms. Jutathip Ayuyuen, lying unresponsive on the ground. The woman had sustained two gunshot wounds to the occipital region of her head. She was found on the ground while hugging her Thai friend, 31-year-old Ms. Apassanun Trisopin, who sustained no injuries. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/18/woman-in-pattaya-allegedly-shot-dead-by-ex-boyfriend-who-later-dies-by-suicide/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai Community in Cambodia’s Koh Kong “When we go to Thailand, we are known as Khmer. When we stay here, we are known as Thai. So, it turns out that we are Koh Kong people. Not exactly Thai or Cambodian.” Vichet Bunchoo said about being Thai in the Koh Kong province of Cambodia. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292430-thai-community-in-cambodia’s-koh-kong/

“When we go to Thailand, we are known as Khmer. When we stay here, we are known as Thai. So, it turns out that we are Koh Kong people. Not exactly Thai or Cambodian.” Vichet Bunchoo said about being Thai in the Koh Kong province of Cambodia. Koh Kong, the most southwestern province of Cambodia, was once under Siamese administration and many Thais are still living there, especially in the border sub-district of Bang Kayak. Koh Kong in Cambodia and Trat in Thailand were ceded to French Indochina in 1904. Three years later, Trat was returned to Siam, in exchange for the Siamese province of Inner Cambodia, while Koh Kong remained part of French Cambodia. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-community-in-cambodias-koh-kong/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

27 Omicron XBB.1.16 cases detected in Thailand by April 17th Twenty-seven cases of Omicron XBB.1.16 sub-variant infection have been detected in Thailand, according to the latest information released on April 17th, but there is no evidence that the sub-variant is as serious as the Delta variant, which was prevalent about two years ago, before the Omicron variant, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292429-27-omicron-xbb116-cases-detected-in-thailand-by-april-17th/

Twenty-seven cases of Omicron XBB.1.16 sub-variant infection have been detected in Thailand, according to the latest information released on April 17th, but there is no evidence that the sub-variant is as serious as the Delta variant, which was prevalent about two years ago, before the Omicron variant, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department. Although laboratory findings show that the XBB.1.16 sub-variant spreads slightly faster than XBB.1.5, he said that it will take at least two more weeks to determine whether XBB.1.16 is capable of spreading faster. The most common symptoms associated with XBB.1.16 sub-variant infection include a cough, fever and a sore throat, with some patients also suffering eye infection or irritation, said Dr. Supakit, as he dismissed the suggestion that XBB.1.16 is as potent as the Delta variant. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/27-omicron-xbb-1-16-cases-detected-in-thailand-by-april-17th/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

GARDEN OF EDEN: Inside Thailand’s wildest secret party The venue is nestled on the rocky coastline and surrounded by snake-infested jungle Credit: Instagram THE ISLAND of Koh Phangan attracts thousands of backpackers every year but there is one secluded party spot they are all desperate to find. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292427-garden-of-eden-inside-thailand’s-wildest-secret-party/

The venue is nestled on the rocky coastline and surrounded by snake-infested jungle Credit: Instagram THE ISLAND of Koh Phangan attracts thousands of backpackers every year but there is one secluded party spot they are all desperate to find. After a boat trip or a two-hour trek through the snake-infested Thai jungle, intrepid travellers can find themselves at the Eden Garden party. The bar is so exclusive that many only hear of its existence via word of mouth and they can expect to have the best night of their lives - with drug-fuelled raves till sunrise and cheap booze on tap. Full Story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/22006043/thailands-secret-party-boat-snake-infested-jungle/

17-Year-Old Girl Suffocates and Dies in Drainage Pipe While Collecting Clams in Rayong PHOTO: Naewna A 17-year-old girl tragically passed away after she went in search of clams in a small drainage pipe and suffocated. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292350-17-year-old-girl-suffocates-and-dies-in-drainage-pipe-while-collecting-clams-in-rayong/

PHOTO: Naewna A 17-year-old girl tragically passed away after she went in search of clams in a small drainage pipe and suffocated. The incident happened at 2 PM yesterday, April 16th, near 36 Road in the Thap Ma sub-district of Mueang district, Rayong province. Local rescuers rushed to the scene after a woman called to say that her daughter had crawled into a drainage pipe to look for clams and got stuck. The mother, 37-year-old Mrs. Chandra, who goes by only one name and is a Cambodian worker, met with the rescuers at the scene and said her daughter did not emerge from the drain pipe during a fourth run to collect clams. The teen, whose name was withheld due to her age, had been collecting clams from the drain system all morning and had nearly filled an entire bucket’s worth already, but wanted to make one last run before returning home. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/17/17-year-old-girl-suffocates-and-dies-in-drainage-pipe-while-collecting-clams-in-rayong/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-17 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai man loses 10,000 baht in lottery after being conned into buying old tickets Photo via Facebook/ ตระเวนข่าว3 A Thai man filed a complaint with the police after he was conned into buying old lottery tickets by a vendor in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok and lost a 10,000 baht lottery prize. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292347-thai-man-loses-10000-baht-in-lottery-after-being-conned-into-buying-old-tickets/

Photo via Facebook/ ตระเวนข่าว3 A Thai man filed a complaint with the police after he was conned into buying old lottery tickets by a vendor in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok and lost a 10,000 baht lottery prize. The 66 year old lottery winner, or loser, Thanapon Thongchaiya, filed a complaint at Phra Pradaeng Police Station yesterday. Thanapon told police that he bought seven lottery tickets and all of them won the two-digit prize, number 71, which was announced yesterday, April 16. Unfortunately, he could only claim two prizes because the other five were from the April 1 lottery result. As a result, he lost the 10,000 baht prize and also the money he had paid for the lottery tickets. Thanapon revealed that he bought the tickets from a shop in front of Siam Commercial Bank near Phra Pradaeng Market in Samut Prakarn province. The seller was a woman aged around 30 to 35 years old. The tickets were sold in a set, packed in a plastic bag. The first two tickets on the set were for April 16, but the rest were not. Thanapon expressed his disappointment. He said… “I did not recheck the tickets before leaving the shop. I can remember the identity of the seller. She is a woman aged about 30 years old. I felt sad but I have to admit it. I do not know whether she intended to do this or not. Beware and check the tickets carefully everyone.” Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-loses-10000-baht-in-lottery-after-being-conned-into-buying-old-tickets -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-17 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Drunk Chonburi Man Prank Calls Police Claiming There Was a Shooting and Gets Arrested A drunk Thai prankster was arrested after he prank called police to claim that there was a shooting in the Huay Yai area around 10 PM last night, April 16th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292346-drunk-chonburi-man-prank-calls-police-claiming-there-was-a-shooting-and-gets-arrested/